The Country'Too much milk for the market': Farmers can expect weaker milk prices – RabobankDairy prices are under downward pressure from strong supply globally.10 Dec 10:01 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra's Peter McBride named top chairperson for second timeMcBride first became Fonterra chairman in 2020, guiding major structural reform.04 Dec 04:03 PM
The CountryFonterra lifts Q1 profit, sticks to earnings and milk price guidanceFonterra lifted Q1 group profit after tax to $278m, up $15m on last year.03 Dec 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMarket close: NZ sharemarket lifts as dairy stocks riseThe NZ sharemarket rose late in the day, with gentailers and dairy stocks making gains.03 Dec 05:01 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDairy auction slump deepens as GDT falls for eighth event in a rowWhole milk powder prices are down 23% from their May 7 peak.02 Dec 09:51 PM
The CountryFonterra trims milk price forecast as global supply risesFonterra has lifted its 2025/26 milk collection forecast to 1545m kgMS.24 Nov 08:31 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryButter prices plunge 26% but shoppers still paying moreA 500g pack of butter peaked at $8.60 in June and now sits near $8.50.19 Nov 03:18 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Global milk faucets are flowing': Analysts warn of price pressure aheadFutures point to a $9.77/kg payout, below Fonterra's $10 midpoint forecast.11 Nov 12:12 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryStock Takes: Is a2 Milk on a roll again?Shares in a2 Milk have rallied by about 77% so far this year.06 Nov 08:00 PM
The Country'Close to a 16-year low': Farm loan arrears fall on high dairy and beef pricesThe Reserve Bank warns tariffs and dry weather could still threaten farm returns.04 Nov 10:56 PM
The CountryGDT: Dairy prices fall for sixth straight auctionThe latest drop follows a 1.4% dip two weeks ago.04 Nov 07:39 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJamie GrayJamie Gray: Is it Fonterra's time to shine?OPINION: Fonterra has come to the end of its multibillion-dollar divestment programme. 31 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhat Fonterra's $4.2b Mainland deal means for its farmers and futureEach farmer stands to gain about $400,000 from the capital return.30 Oct 04:00 AM
The CountryThe Country: Miles Hurrell on Fonterra saleMiles Hurrell, Emma Poole, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Mark Copeland, and Chris Russell.30 Oct 01:00 AM
The CountryFarmers give green light to Fonterra's sale of consumer business to Lactalis Mainland's sale will mean a $2 per share capital return for Fonterra's farmers. 29 Oct 10:55 PM
The CountryWhat will farmers spend their $200,000 each on if Fonterra sale goes through?'It’s not going to all go on gold-plated utes and tractors.'29 Oct 08:42 PM
The Country$152m windfall for Northland dairy farmers from Fonterra sale likely spent on debtMost farmers plan to use the payout to cut debt amid global uncertainty.29 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhat’s at stake as Fonterra farmers decide fate of $4.2b Lactalis dealThe deal would see Fonterra’s Anchor and Mainland brands sold to Lactalis.27 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryGDT technical glitch delays resultsInitial results showed a whopping 22% increase before prices disappeared altogether.22 Oct 03:05 AM
The CountryWhy Fonterra's selling its dairy brands - and why is Winston angry about it?It's a billion-dollar deal that will change the shape of New Zealand's dairy industry.22 Oct 01:20 AM
The CountryFonterra to boost butter production after selling off brandsThe dairy giant will spend $75 million to expand butter production.21 Oct 11:16 PM
The CountryPeters warns Fonterra deal may need Parliament scrutinyDavid Seymour says only those ‘milking cows’ should decide Fonterra’s future.17 Oct 02:20 AM
The Country'No bonus payment': Fonterra hits back after Peters questions $4.2b Mainland sale planFonterra says farmers will vote on the sale to France’s Lactalis on October 30.09 Oct 04:15 AM
The CountryWinston Peters questions $4b Fonterra sale to French dairy giant LactalisThe NZ First leader says Fonterra risks giving away Anchor and Mainland too cheaply.09 Oct 02:23 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWestpac holds $10/kg milk price forecast despite softer dairy auctionHigher world production is putting downward pressure on Global Dairy Trade prices.07 Oct 09:28 PM
The CountryInside the Kiwi cream cheese factory whipping up treats for Asia“We can’t make enough cream cheese at the moment."06 Oct 02:09 AM
The CountryNZ Dairy Industry Awards open next weekEntries for Share Farmer, Dairy Manager, and Dairy Trainee of the Year open on October 6.30 Sep 03:01 AM
The CountryWood-fired future: Bioenergy sector eyes green energy boomWoody biomass from forestry or wood processing could be turned into bioenergy.29 Sep 08:44 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDairy giants upbeat despite tariffs and global volatilityNZ secured the first dairy free trade deal with the Gulf Cooperation Council.26 Sep 07:00 AM
The CountryLatest farmgate milk payout a 'fantastic result' – FedsWayne Langford says latest record payout means farmers can be optimistic about the future.25 Sep 11:34 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryStock Takes: Should KMD sell assets? Plus, four questions for SynlaitIn other news, Miles Hurrell starts cashing in on his incentive plan.25 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra: Mainland gap to be filled within three yearsCEO Miles Hurrell is confident in the milk price forecast.25 Sep 05:45 AM
The CountryFonterra result one of the 'strongest yet' for returns - Hurrell Fonterra's profit eased, but was one of the strongest for shareholder returns. 24 Sep 09:03 PM
The CountryThe Country: The PM on ag returning to the classroomChristopher Luxon, Shane McManaway, Andrew Murray, Nicola Grigg, and Jeremy Rookes speak.17 Sep 02:06 AM